Licensed Daycare in Ottumwa, Iowa
0 licensed daycares in Ottumwa, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Iowa licensing records.
Ottumwa listings updated May 2026 from official Iowa records.
Childcare costs in Ottumwa
ChildCare Aware reports the Iowa average full-time cost at $910/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Ottumwa vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Iowa families may also qualify for Iowa Child Care Assistance (CCA) (intake: (800) 972-2017).
Full Iowa licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services — Child Care Bureau
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
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1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programIowa Child Care Assistance (CCA) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Ottumwa, Iowa are compiled from official Iowa Department of Health and Human Services — Child Care Bureau licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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